But wait, Gentle Souls shoes are also really cool! Gold high-heeled loafer anyone? I am loving that moto boot too! Vionic is a brand designed for people who have no choice but to wear comfortable shoes because of back or foot issues. Good thing they have started to come out with even more fashionable styles!
We used to have to pick through all of the styles very carefully to choose what our clients might be allowed to wear. Now there are a variety of great options. Lavender suede faux-Gucci mule , you are coming home with me! Are you sooo sick of hearing us talk about Birkenstocks? Just when we think the trend is running out of steam, they come up with something like duochrome purple sandals I so had a moment over these at Nordstrom Tysons!
They dress up my Athleisure and bring a dress down a notch. I am obsessed. Can you tell? FitFlop is a brand I would not let my clients wear until recently, when they started making some new versions other than their classic sandal. How do you tell which FitFlops are ok and which ones are not?
Lani Inlander is a personal stylist who has been working with clients who want to feel their best and look put-together every day for 20 years.
You can find her in the Washington, D. Are you looking for professional training to become a personal stylist? Try the Fortunate on for size. The femininely ruched shootie features a trendy front zipper and covered tassel. Purveyor of the original foldable ballet flat, Yosi Samra knows all about both comfort and beauty. The refined pointed toe adds a sense of sleek sophistication while the tumbled leather and soft elastic topline make for a comfortable and secure fit. A slightly sharper toe adds a beautiful mod-yet-minimalist feel.
Most of their styles are mid-level heels inch , so you can enjoy the feminine look of a heel without the stress that a 3 inch heel puts on your feet, knees, and back. Soft Style pumps, wedges, slingbacks, and flats also tend to be reasonably priced. In my opinion, Aerosoles tend to be hit-or-miss. They are very well-known for reasonably attractive and comfortable dress shoes, but in recent years their designs have slipped a bit.
With so much competition from other brands focused on comfort, Aerosoles sometimes struggles to find a good balance between style, comfort, and quality. Still, the company offers enough selection that you will occasionally come across some great finds, and the prices are almost always reasonable. LifeStride shoes remind me of Aerosoles; they sometimes struggle to find a balance between comfort and style, often veering too far to one side of the spectrum.
While some of their pumps and heels can look bland and outdated, others will strike you instantly as cute and comfortable. The good news is that this brand churns out new designs fairly frequently, so every time you check back, there will most likely be new comfortable dress shoes available.
There have been periods of time when my LifeStrides have been my reliable, go-to shoe for work. LifeStride prices also tend to be very reasonable. A relative newcomer to the comfortable dress shoe crowd, Me Too targets a younger audience of women. Me Too shoes are cuter and more fashionable than most traditional brands, featuring a wide variety of casual and dress flats that reflect the latest colors and styles at very reasonable prices.
Try on a pair and you might be surprised at the level of cushioning. You most often see them on display at department stores like Nordstrom. We love this relatively new brand by Kenneth Cole that re-thinks the comfort level of designer shoes.
The prices are still at the designer level, but what a refreshing find to those of us seeking both comfort and style…. If only other designer brands opened their eyes to this market! If you go to a specialty walking shoe store, you will probably find Munro pumps, which tend to be wider than most dress shoes and offer solid arch support for your feet. They are not inexpensive, but they do tend to have better designs and quality than other brands with similar foot support.
If you have narrow feet or prefer low-profile shoes, these are not for you. But if you want high quality support and a solid heel, you might like these. If you like Munro, you might also like Aravon , Sofft , and Mephisto. Ecco shoes are most similar to Born in their focus on construction and cushioning. Like Born, Eccos also tend to be slightly bulkier than other brands. The company is actually more well-known for their casual and athletic shoes, but they also make a good selection of comfortable, good-quality heels.
Another designer brand known for comfort and quality with a large fan following is Taryn Rose. The brand was launched by an orthopedic surgeon, so the shoes are built with high tech cushioning for fit and flexibility. However, these stylish and comfortable dress shoes also cost as much as other designer shoe brands like Stuart Weitzman. Caparros are mostly known for dressy evening sandals that are perfect for special occasions and weddings.
The prices are reasonable and they have a variety of low and high heels. If you need an affordable, last minute option, consider this brand. Despite this, I have found some great Trotters heels that were my go-to work heels for a while, and they were relatively inexpensive. So I would still recommend trying on a few pairs in your search for comfortable shoes, and you might find a gem. Merrell clogs I need to buy them in more colors than just my black.
Cobb Hill by New Balance — I have a pair of flats in black and tan. They offer amazing support with microbial footbeds. I had bought a mary jane style in black at a consignment shop. I ended up buying the same shoe in brown and merlot. I wore out my black pair after 4 years. I love Dansko shoes. They take some getting used to because of the hard sole. I think I have become so found of them, I started to like the way the look.
I had a pair of Krona black slip-on shoes that I wore to school for about 5 years with black dress pants. They were incredibly comfortable. I recently had to toss them out. They were made in Sweden. I bought them at a discount shoe store that carries overstock items. However, I cannot find them anywhere now. I do not know if they are no longer being produced or what, but I could not even find them on the internet.
I am so disappointed. However, since I am in the market to replace them, I greatly appreciate the list you have published. I need shoes that can stretch across as I have bunions on both feet and shoes are not wide across that part of the foot. After being on my feet all day, any shoe is painful. This will be my 30th year teaching, and standing on concrete all day. Around the 17th year teaching, I started having trouble with my arches from not wearing shoes with arch support.
Orthoheel shoes gave me the support, and the slippers are great for home. I am never without them. I will look into the ones with arch support. I have taught twenty years in third grade. I am up and down and in the floor all day. I have found Merrells to be the most comfortable. They are pricey but last years. I would also recommend Chacos and Haflinger. There are great styles and colors available in both brands that have arch support!
I found another brand to add to your wonderful list. I bought a comfy pair of Micheal W. Merrells of any sort are fab! And Reef flip flops!! And I have the flattest feet known to man!! I have worn roper style boot for 4 years. They have a 2 inch heel and are lace up to keep my weight off the ball of my foot. Unfortunately, the brand has not kept up their quality and I cannot replace them. A friend with diabetic neuropathy recommended Anyu.
I love them. I have high arches that sit back further than average. Anyu makes shoes for both men and women. Some are yoga designed.
Incredibly comfortable. A little nerdy, but so comfortable. Lots of great choices here. I do a lot of Skechers and Clarks—another favorite is G. Always comfortable! I have problem feet and narrow ones as well. Without Bzees from Naturalizer I would not have made it through these final years of my 44 year career.
They have a ton of styles and they last forever. I have a pair of Docs that I got in that I still wear!! I am a preschool teacher and am constantly up and about chasing after students my go to for shoes is Minnetonka moccasins real hand crafted leather and fur lining is perfect and gives just enough support for tired feet. For all you male teachers out there suffering from foot pain, there is a Spanish brand of shoes on the market named Fluchos that are known to be very comfortable.
There are so many shoes on his list that would not meet the dress code at my school. We are professionals so we must dress like professionals. They are comfortable, ethically conscience they are made from plastic water bottles , professional, and stylish. I love my round toe black flats!!! The soles on most other shoes seem to split across the ball of the foot with all the crouching I have to do, whereas my Docs last a good year or two before needing replacing.
I love Sketchers but they are not professional looking. I am amazed to see some of the shoes that lack any support such as Tieks. The company says they are true to size but I read a few comments that stated otherwise.
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